Winter + Mountains + I-40 = Newbie questions
We are contemplating a trip in a general January/February time frame. Two possible segments, both on I-40, have us a bit concerned. One is in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. The other is in Tenne...
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k6ncx wrote:
I'm much less concerned (perhaps out of ignorance) about the tanks that about driving.
You want to make sure you have plenty of propane for cooking and heat if you have to sit out a storm for a couple of days at a Walmart or truck stop. You'll also want to keep your fuel tank well over 1/4 full because the generator will not run if the tank level drops below that. And, you'll want water on-board.
That last is tricky. If it is snowing, then you're in cold weather. Our RV can stand overnight temps in the upper 20s but a sustained freeze can freeze your water pipes. I carry a small 12-volt compressor so, if I get caught by a hard freeze, I can blow out my water lines. In that event we have potable water in jugs for coffee, cooking and sink basin bathing.
We travel I-40 between NC and TN a lot as we visit our daughter's family in Nashville. We are planning to go there at Christmas. I just watch the weather carefully. If it is forecast to be really cold or sleet/snow, we stay home. But I am prepared to sit it out someplace safe if we get caught unexpectedly. After a storm, I-40 is usually cleared quickly. We rarely get Buffalo-style blizzards this far south.
Good luck.
